LONDON (October 12, 2023) – Acertitude, the global executive search firm and leadership consultancy, is proud to sponsor Charlotte Cederwall, one of its distinguished partners, to join Chief, the exclusive private membership network dedicated to empowering female executives.

Charlotte is a partner, private equity specialist, and lead for the Consumer & Retail practice in the EMEA region at Acertitude. In this influential role, she serves as a trusted advisor to leaders of renowned private equity firms and portfolio companies across Europe and North America, critically contributing to value creation. She primarily leads Board, CEO, and CFO searches and pre-deal advisory projects.

In addition to her 15+ years of executive search and leadership advisory experience, Charlotte is an advocate and speaker for women in the workplace, driving positive change across the leadership levels of organizations by inspiring the education and implementation of DEI principles. Most recently, she hosted the first ever Women in Private Equity Portfolio Operations luncheon and panel at the Private Equity International Operating Partners Forum. She is passionate about helping women rise, deepening the talent pool, and expanding leadership opportunities for women and other traditionally underserved groups.

“We are immensely proud of Charlotte for her well-deserved recognition as an influential female executive and acceptance into the Chief community,” said Guy Barnes, managing partner at Acertitude. “Her participation in the network will, no doubt, further amplify her ability to connect companies with diverse leaders who shape growth and transformation, and to inspire other women in the industry, and beyond.”